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LB11 LGG

2011 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,235 mi
Last recorded134,235 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Ceed69,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 LGG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 134,235 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear both side inner (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear both discs shield corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2025 134,235 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear both side inner (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working front both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear both side (4.7.2 (a))

rear both discs shield corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2024 120,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 103,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 99,010 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 99,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 86,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,693 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,693 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 56,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,168 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 33,168 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,812 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2014 23,812 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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LB11 LGG is a 2011 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 69,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB11 LGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB11 LGG is a 2011 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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